Forbes v. Alabama Machinery & Supply Co.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Montgomery City Court. Heard before Hon. William H. Thomas. Bill by tbe Alabama Machinery & Supply Company against A. G. Forbes to enforce a mechanic’s or material-man’s lien. Decree for complainant, and respondent appeals. The bill was filed against Forbes as trustee in a deed of trust to secure bonds in the sum of $10,000, issued by the State Publishing Company.
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Appeal from Montgomery City Court. Heard before Hon. William H. Thomas. Bill by tbe Alabama Machinery & Supply Company against A. G. Forbes to enforce a mechanic’s or material-man’s lien. Decree for complainant, and respondent appeals. The bill was filed against Forbes as trustee in a deed of trust to secure bonds in the sum of $10,000, issued by the State Publishing Company. It is alleged that Forbes sold the property under the deed of trust, and became the purchaser at and for the sum of $10,000, and that the court confirmed the sale, and that orator was not made a party. A. G. Forbes…
1Opinion of the CourtSomerville, J.
The bill ivas filed by complainant under section 4754 of the Code to enforce a lien for labor done and materials furnished by it for the installation of the printing and publishing plant of the State Publishing Company. There is no dispute as to the material facts.
Complainant furnished to the State Company a lot of leather belting, drop hangers, lag screws, bolts, shafting, pulleys, journal boxes, etc.; these being the attachments, fastenings, and appurtenances by means of which the printing presses and other machines in the building were connected with and operated by mechanical power.…
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